The Fiji Police Force will be able to do a better patrolling and policing during this festive season as Asco Motors handed them 19 Toyota Hilux vehicles yesterday.
This is part of the government vehicle leasing contract.
Asco Motors Chief Executive Officer, Jai Kumar says this will help officers carry out their duties more efficiently in the different parts of the country.
A master lease agreement of three years was signed between Asco Motors and the Government yesterday.
Kumar says they placed an order for 340 new vehicles for Japan from the government.
He says that out of these they have received 19 and the remaining vehicles will be delivered by early next year and these vehicles will then be distributed to the different ministries.
Kumar says they will provide experts and technicians for servicing, hence they have a few conditions for vehicle replacement.
Finance Minister , Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum says the government will look forward to a long term relationship with Asco Motors.
Meanwhile, Acting Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho says the timely assistance from Asco Motors will enhance their work during the busy season.
The government also has a vehicle leasing arrangement with Vision Motors.
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